Santa Clara Broncos vs Portland Pilots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
Planning on watching today’s Broncos and Pilots game? Catch the action at Chiles Center in Portland, OR, as the Pilots hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. Santa Clara is favored by -14.5 in this West Coast conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 153.5 points.
SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS PORTLAND PILOTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Portland Pilots +14.5
This game will be played at Chiles Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE PORTLAND PILOTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Pilots.
- Not only will Portland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Broncos Chances on the Road
Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games
Santa Clara improved to 15-9 on the season with a dominant 83-49 win over Pacific on Saturday. The Broncos, who were -17 point favorites, covered the spread with ease.
They led 41-20 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Pacific 42-29. The game’s total points were 132, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.
Santa Clara’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.3%, thanks in part to their 67.7% shooting from inside the arc (21/31) and 40% from three-point range (10/25).
Christoph Tilly was a standout performer, scoring 19 points in just 22 minutes, hitting 7 of 9 shots. The Broncos also dished out 22 assists, with Adama-Alpha Bal contributing 3 assists and knocking down 3 of 5 from deep.
Santa Clara’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 49 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 55% from the field. They had a tough time defending inside, where the other team hit 67% of their two-point attempts, going 21/31.
From beyond the arc, Santa Clara’s defense allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 78%. The Broncos gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Taking a Look at the Pilots Chances at Home
Portland Pilots Recent Game/Games
Portland improved to 6-16 on the season with an 84-64 road win over Pepperdine on Saturday. The Pilots were +9 underdogs going into the game but ended up covering the spread with the win.
Portland took control early, leading 53-35 at halftime. They slowed the pace in the second half, scoring 31 points and allowing 29. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 151.5.
Portland’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 54.5% from the field. They connected on 46.4% of their three-point attempts, going 13-for-28 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%.
Max Mackinnon led the way with 24 points and 7 assists, shooting 72.7% overall and 60% from three. Chris Austin added 20 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while Dovydas Butka contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Portland’s defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% as they went 25/64 from the field. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 47%, making 20 of their 42 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Portland limited their opponent to 5/22 shooting, just 22%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 9 for 56%. Portland gave up 12 offensive rebounds.